The IDA Offers NEW Advanced Safety Features YOU Need To Know About

by Imperial Systems | Oct 30, 2015 | Uncategorized

Find out what our IDA has to offer your metalworking business.

If you are in the metalworking or manufacturing industries, safety is, by necessity, one of your highest priorities. From the good keeping and proper use of equipment to consistent use of personal safety gear, there are countless things you monitor each day to keep your employees and your workspace safe.  But are you doing enough?  Or are you at risk for potential combustion due to your dust and fume collection system?

Without IDA (In-line Deflagration Arrester) filters, you and your employees may be at risk. Discover how this proprietary technology from Imperial Systems could prevent disaster in your workshop while reducing your costs and improving your efficiency.

The Danger of Combustion

It’s no secret that dust explosions are a common risk in metalworking and manufacturing industries.  Processes including welding, grinding, polishing, and more can create the perfect combination of dust and sparks in the air that can lead to serious consequences.  For example, three workers were killed in 2010 in a titanium dust explosion in West Virginia.  This incident is in addition to the 281 combustible dust incidents identified by the U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board between 1980 and 2005.  In those incidents, 119 workers were killed, 718 injured, and many industrial facilities sustained extensive damage.

Recognizing these dangers, OSHA and the NFPA have created standards aimed at minimizing the risks to life and property that are posed by combustible dust.  Important steps to reduce the danger of combustion include:

• Analyzing the hazards present in your facilities
• Utilizing an effective dust collection system
• Monitoring this system and others to ensure proper operation
• Limiting smoking, open flames, and sparks in work areas
• Installing spark arresters in dust collection ductwork

More important combustion prevention guidelines and recommendations can be found with the NFPA or OSHA.

The mistake made by many metalworking and manufacturing businesses is to some, but not all, of the recommended safety steps.  A dust collection system without an IDA present can still combust, creating a deadly flame front.   

Imperial Systems’ IDA Filter Technology

At Imperial Systems, we are proud to announce our proprietary IDA DeltaMAXX filters, which bring advanced safety features to our CMAXX Dust Collection System.  Together, they offer excellent protection against combustion.  

In a recent study of the CMAXX Dust Collector with IDA DeltaMAXX filters, backed by third party testing, we found that in all tests the filters were able to isolate a deflagration and stop a flame front.  The results showed no trace of flame or spark transmission downstream from the filters or in the clean air plenum.  

In fact, the body of the CMAXX Dust Collection System, without explosion venting, was also tested to withstand a deflagration of corn starch at 185 KST with pressures exceeding 4 PSI. In this case, the full explosion diverted through the IDA DeltaMAXX filters.  Afterwards, the filters showed no sign of deformation; their internal cages maintained their shape perfectly, and the seals were not deformed or melted either.  

Note: Although the test described above was performed without explosion vents, as a demonstration of the worst-case scenario, dust collectors should always be properly vented.“discharged into a safe, unrestricted, outdoor location, and the discharge shall not be obstructed” (See NFPA 69 Chapter 12). Where the CMAXX is vented through a pipe or duct, the duct must be designed to withstand the pressure of an explosion. These pressures can be provided at the time of engineering.  Imperial Systems can have your dust tested prior to final engineering to determine the proper venting calculations.  

Comprehensive Combustion Safety

In addition to their high performance in the above testing, the CMAXX Dust Collector with IDA DeltaMAXX cartridge filters also offers several advantages over similar systems that have been tested.  These include:

• Elimination of the need for expensive after-filters that can prematurely blind, causing issues like high-pressure drops, increased filter expenses, additional labor, decreased headroom for indoor applications, and enlarged filter housing.
• Online filter cleaning using the same primary system that the CMAXX uses, ensuring consistent cleaning of the filters during operation
• Compatibility with inline HEPA filters or a remote HEPA filter system as required, unlike other systems which require such filters to be mounted on top of the collector, limiting its flexibility.

The combined features of the CMAXX and IDA DeltaMAXX filters offer metalworkers and manufacturers the quality, safety, and value that we are dedicated to providing here at Imperial Systems.  

Of course, it’s no surprise that together our products demonstrate some of the highest performance on the market, especially when you consider the impressive advantages each has to offer on its own.  For over a decade, Imperial Systems has offered manufacturers and metalworkers like you advanced, reliable dust and fume collection equipment. Just check out the numbers– they speak for themselves!

All of our products also come with the Imperial Systems’ guarantee of outstanding customer service.  We are dedicated to engineering and providing the solutions that manufacturers can rely on for the highest levels of quality, safety, and value.  Whether you talk with our sales engineers or our field crews, we are confident that you will be impressed by our dedication to your service and safety.

If you would like to learn more about any of our products and how they may be able to improve safety and reduce costs in your workplace, please contact us today!  You can reach us at 800.918.3913.

We Want To Hear From You

The particular needs and safety strategies for dust and fume combustion will vary from one workshop to the next.  So, we want to hear from you!  What challenges does your business face when it comes to handling combustible dust and fumes?  What are you currently doing to control the risks?  What solutions are you still looking for?
Let us know in the comments section below; we can’t wait to hear from you!

The Solution to Overpriced Competitor Cartridge Filters

by Imperial Systems | Sep 30, 2015 | Uncategorized

Competitor cartridge filters breaking your budget? Imperial Systems has the solution.

The dilemma is all too familiar.  You need the high performance and safety features provided by competitor cartridge filters for your metalworking shop… but the high price of these filters, which frequently need to be replaced, is draining your budget.  Unfortunately, most lower cost filters you have looked at cannot provide the value and service you really need.  

At Imperial Systems, we believe that metalworkers like you should not have to choose between the safety and service you need and the price you can afford.  So, we are proud to share our solution to overpriced competitor cartridge filters: DeltaMAXX cartridge filters.

Can DeltaMAXX Filters Stack Up Against Competitor Cartridge Filters?

Competitor cartridge filters offer high efficiency and important safety features to keep your metalworking shop safe and clean. If you have a dust collection system, you have confidence that your current filters are a perfect fit.  Can DeltaMAXX really meet the same standards of safety and service?

Absolutely.

Our DeltaMAXX filters are designed to fit every make and model of dust collection system, so you can continue using the system you have in place.  Additionally, our filters meet all OSHA and NFPA safety standards, so you can have confidence in the security provided.

In fact, our filters actually go above and beyond the industry standards.  The DeltaMAXX is one of the highest performing filters in the industry and offers a lifespan up to twice the industry standard, saving you money on frequent replacements.

Going Beyond The Gold Standard

Not only do our filters avoid the high prices of the brand names and frequent replacements, but they also outperform the competition’s filter media.  Using advanced Nanofiber technology, our filters have higher efficiency, fewer emissions, and even reduced cleaning cycles.  Independent lab tests have found Nanofiber technology to be 50% more efficient on .3-1.0 micron particulates than our competition’s.

The Solution You’ve Been Waiting For

Higher efficiency, a longer lifespan, reduced cleaning cycles, and lower costs.  All of these features add up to the solution you have been searching for.  So why wait any longer?  Give Imperial Systems a call today to talk with one of our highly trained service engineers.  

Contact us today at 1-800-918-3013.

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Cartridge Dust Collectors vs. Other Systems – Best Fit for You?

by Imperial Systems | Sep 11, 2015 | Uncategorized

Imperial Systems offers a detailed step-by-step comparison between cartridge and other dust collector systems.

Every manufacturing environment requires a dust collection system for the health of its workers and the integrity of its machinery and processes.  With so many types and styles, finding the right system for your facility can be a daunting process.  Imperial Systems is here to help with this list comparing the benefits of a cartridge dust collector versus other systems:

Efficiency

Fabric and bag dust collectors lose efficiency as they fill, often beginning to expel fine dust at only half full. A cartridge dust collector uses industrial replacement cartridge filters to create a multi-stage dust collection system. With several filter cartridges in place, they collect more dust and micron particles than other systems, even when the initial stage filter is full. In addition, their process completely removes the dust before it can hit the clean air chamber, so no particles will be blown back into the work environment. Multi-stage filters allow equipment to continue running while the filters are being changed, preventing any disruption in air quality.

Low Maintenance

As a fabric or bag system gets full, its ability to trap fine particulates diminishes, and cleaning the filters can be a hassle – often requiring up to two hours and two people in dust masks for safety. Conversely, the industrial replacement cartridge filters of a cartridge dust collector are removable, so one worker can simply replace all of the filters at once, then clean them at a more convenient time – a process usually completed in less than one hour.

Versatility

Single-stage dust collection systems can only be used in limited production scenarios, but cartridge dust collectors with industrial replacement cartridge filters offer a wide range of applications from pharmaceutical to food to fine metal grinding. With a wide range of sizes and capabilities, cartridge dust collectors come as small as portable downdraft benches and as large as foundry operation systems.

DeltaMAXX industrial replacement cartridge filters

The DeltaMAXX Dust Collector industrial replacement cartridge filters by Imperial Systems deliver the longest filter life, cleanest air and the greatest cost savings through:

• MERV 15 filtration efficiency – the best in the Industry
• Reduced operational costs
• Extended filter life (up to twice as long as competitors’)
• The most advanced nanofiber technology on the market – prevents submicron particles from entering and becoming embed
• Operational Mass Emissions
• The industry’s best surface loading technology – enhances dust cake release, leading to longer filter life
• DeltaMAXX NanoFiber Dust Collector industrial replacement cartridge filters have a very fine surface layer of synthetic fibers that blocks the particulate before it embeds deep into the media.

DeltaMAXX Dust Collector Cartridge Filters are available for all makes and models of cartridge dust collectors and industrial replacement cartridge filters.  In addition to providing superior products, we also provide some of the best service in the industry.  From expert representatives dedicated to solving your dust collection problems to fast shipping and handling, we help you get what you need to keep your manufacturing processes going smoothly.

For more information, contact Imperial Systems today at 800.918.3013.

How Our Dust Extraction Cartridge Filters Exceed Expectations

by Imperial Systems | Aug 26, 2015 | Uncategorized

Tired of being let down? Find out how our dust extraction cartridge filters surpass expectations.

In the metalworking industry, you probably hear promises from a lot of different products every day. However, before purchasing a new product, you need to be able to have confidence that it will live up to your high expectations. Not only is this an important matter for the safety and wellbeing of your employees and workspace, but improper safety equipment can also cost you!  As Shannon Decamp of The Fabricator points out, OSHA continues to crack down on metal fabricators, costing the industry $7 million in citations alone last year.  So, if your shop is looking for high performing dust extraction cartridge filters, you probably want some guarantee that this product will perform before you buy.

At Imperial Systems, we understand; you want to make the best possible choice in dust extraction cartridge filters that you can.  So, we are proud to share a recent case study which demonstrates how our DeltaMAXX cartridge filters surpassed the expectations of a Texas Welding School.

Exceeding Expectations

Perhaps no one knows better than an educational institution the challenge and the necessity of balancing the cost and performance when it comes to safety equipment.  At Texas Community College, the welding technology program was looking for more cost effective cartridge filters for their Lincoln Statiflex 6000 Dust Collector.  However, with the high stakes of students involved, this school also needed a product that they could rely on for the highest level of safety.

Enter the DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filter from Imperial Systems.

After reviewing our literature, the director of the welding program purchased four of these filters. We’ll let him tell you the rest of the story:

“The System is running very smooth, not much back blow. When turning on the dust collector in the past we have had problems with smoke blowing out of the back. That problem went away when we installed the DeltaMAXX filters”, said the Texas welding school instructor.  “Imperial Systems’ dust collector filters are very durable and they are lasting much longer for us. My expectations were exceeded and you can count on us to be a returning customer.”

DeltaMAXX Dust Extraction Cartridge Filters: An Investment In Safety  

We are confident that you will be just as impressed when you make the switch to our dust extraction cartridge filters as well.  Just check out some of the great advantages the DeltaMAXX filters have to offer:

• Up to twice the filter life of the industry standard
• The most advanced Nanofiber technology
• MERV 15 Filtration Efficiency — the best in the industry
• Less pulse cleaning
• Lower operational mass emissions
• Reduced dust collector operational costs
• Highest quality pleated media
• The industry’s best surface loading technology

Ready to find out just how our DeltaMAXX filters will exceed your expectations as well?  Contact us today at 800.918.3013.

4 Steps That Reveal Your Dust Control Solution

by Imperial Systems | Jun 19, 2015 | Uncategorized

Don’t sweep this issue under the carpet, start these easy steps today!

So you have an issue with dust in your manufacturing or processing facility. Well, this does not come as a surprise to Imperial Systems! Imperial Systems has been serving the CONTINENT as one of the TOP dust collection equipment manufacturing businesses which is why Imperial Systems is your dust control solution.

So you’re wondering how you can get your dust under control. Lucky for you, Imperial Systems doesn’t sweep problems like this under the carpet! We have provided 4 dust control solutions for you.

1. The CMAXX Dust Collector System
   This dust collector system is built with revolutionary PD Technology for the maximum cleaning performance. Our CMAXX Dust Collector System provides 10% more filter media than other vertical cartridge collectors and 20% more area around the cartridge filters which causes more dust to drop into the hopper before it attaches into the filters.
2. CMAXX Laser and Plasma Fume Extraction System
   This system comes wired from the factory. All you need to do to set it up is plug it in and push start! It’s reliable performance and heavy duty construction has true CMAXX Dust Collector System Qualities.The CMAXX Fume Extraction System has the best cleaning efficiency and offers the longest filter life in the industry.
3. DeltaMAXX Cartridge Filters
   Our DeltaMAXX cartridge filters provide twice the standard filter life with the most advanced Nanofiber technology, less pulse cleaning and best surface loading technology. Our MERV15 filtration efficiency allows for reduced dust collector operational costs. Our DeltaMAXX cartridge filters also provide the highest quality pleated media, and fit all shapes and sizes.
4. Ductwork and Fittings
   Without ducts and fittings, the first 3 solutions would be completely pointless. Ductwork is vital for proper air purification and dust problems. Imperial Systems started out as a ductwork supplier, slowly growing into the top dust control solution company in North America, so undoubtedly there is nothing but quality provided here. Imperial Systems has a variety of ducts and fittings to fit your facility’s specific needs.

The Imperial Advantage

Imperial Systems provides any dust control solution you may be looking for. If you are unsure which option to integrate with your current air purification system, you can give the experts at Imperial Systems a call at (800) 918-3013. Our customer service representatives pride themselves in providing accurate information, dust control solutions and building relationships with our clients.

So what are you waiting for? We are here to answer all your questions. Give us a call today!

Long Lasting, Clean Air at Low Cost Using These Top Filters

by Imperial Systems | Jun 15, 2015 | Uncategorized

Get top dollar results at a great price with our premier filters.

If you are on a search for the top industrial dust collection filters in the nation, look no further than Imperial System’s DeltaMAXX^TM cartridge filters.
Imperial Systems is proud to show you how you can achieve a longer filter life and the cleanest air at the lowest cost with our top industrial dust collection filters.

Let’s Get The Facts

Some of you may be asking the question,

“Why is it important to purchase a top industrial dust collection filter, when I can get a standard one, at a cheaper price? They’re all the same!”

Guess what. They’re not!

When you purchase our DeltaMAXX^TM filters you’re not only purchasing the most innovative filter technology, you’re keeping your employees healthy and your work environment safe.

• Help keep your employees from getting sick.
  Did you know that dust particles in the air may cause many types of conditions and cancers such as asthma, lung disease, mesothelioma among others? Many of those conditions and cancers may take anywhere from 10-15 years to materialize after the initial exposure to the environment. (Mesothelioma.com)
• Keep your machinery running smoothly.
  Because of the quality of our filters and CMAXX^TM dust collectors, the amount of dust particles in your work environment will clear up significantly, leaving you with cleaner machines to keep them running smoothly.
• Save your workplace from fires and explosions.
  In January of 2003 there was a polyurethane dust explosion caused by dust accumulation on the ceiling of a pharmaceutical plant in Kentucky, where 6 lives were lost and 38 were injured. (IDR Environmental)
  

Yes, you read that right! Did you know that some of the dust that is floating around in your facility may be combustible? Combustion occurs when heat, fuel and oxygen are present. This is known as the fire triangle.

Combustible dust ignites and burns at a mind-blowing rate, when confined, due to the inability to diffuse from proper ventilation. (See Fig. 5 below)

You can use our DeltaMAXX^TM filters along with our CMAXX^TM Fume Extraction System to keep combustible gasses and dust under control.

There are some signs in your facility that may cause alarm for any type of issues that we have listed above. Give us a call to get set up with our top industrial dust collector filters if:

• 1. There is presence of combustible dust that may be released into the air
• 2. Your facility contains materials are processed into tiny particles
• 3. Areas that dust can accumulate for a long period of time are present
• 4. Activities that the consumption or production of combustible dust is present
• 5. A reason that dust will find a source for ignition

Dust collection systems are not just about ventilation without a cause, it all comes down to safety. Let Imperial Systems assist you in staying safe, no matter the industry you are in.

If you’re in the metalworking industry, the dust floating around your facility is made up of fine particles of metals, plastic, asbestos and fumes from all the welding, cutting and molding you may be doing. It is imperative that you have an OSHA compliant dust collecting system.  For over 10 years, Imperial Systems has been a leading professional dust collector service company in North America.

Imperial Systems serves most industries including, but not limited to:

• Recycling
• Seed and grain
• Woodworking
• Steel
• Mining
• Aggregate
• Bio-fuels
• Food processing
• Pet food
• Fiberglass
• Agriculture
• Chemical processing
• Paper scrap
• Fiberglass and more!

More Reasons Why DeltaMAXX^TM is the #1 Choice for Top Industrial Dust Collection Filters

Let’s take a look at the features and address some questions for these top industrial dust collection filters brought to you by Imperial Systems

How To Attain Long Filter Life

By using Imperial Systems DeltaMAXX^TM filters, you don’t have to put in any extra work to receive a long filter life. Our filters are made with Nanofiber Technology which has a tight-knit surface on the top of the filter, causing the filter to last twice as long as standard filters, which saves you money.

Nanofiber technology requires less pulse cycles since the filter media stabilizes at a much lower pressure drop than standard filters. DeltaMAXX^TM filters pulse up to 94% less often than the competition.

More benefits to the Nanofiber layer include:

• Customization. A nanofiber layer can be applied to any filter because it comes in any shape or size.
• Easy Cleaning. Due to the tight-knit surface level, the dust on the surface will come right off during the clean, preserving filter life, saving you money and time cleaning.
• High Efficiency. The average filter takes some warming up to work on it’s most efficient level, but with Nanofiber technology, the filter is already substantial enough without warming up, you get instant results.

How DeltaMAXX^TM Clears Your Air

Compared to standard media, the nanofiber technology used in DeltaMAXX^TM filters emit up to 97% less contaminant. With this superior submicron (0.3 – 1.0 microns) particle capture ability, it’s no wonder the air has never been so clean when these top industrial dust collection filters are in use.

We at Imperial Systems take clean air very seriously, which is why some of the top companies in our country trust us to provide them with our quality products.

Companies We Serve

• Waste Management
• Monsanto
• General Mills
• General Electric
• Yale
• Exide
• And many more!

How We Fit Your Budget

With Imperial Systems, we’re more concerned with quality over quantity. We are fortunate enough to be able to provide you with the a top product, with quality customer service and all at a low price.

Along with our low prices, we give you reassurance and peace of mind because we are so confident in our top industrial dust collection filters, we offer a lifetime warranty if your standards are not met.

The DeltaMAXX^TM Advantage

Let’s take a look at a testimonial we have received from a Texas Welding School, regarding our DeltaMAXX^TM filters.

“The System is running very smooth, not much back blow. When turning on the dust collector in the past we have had problems with smoke blowing out of the back. That problem went away when we installed the DeltaMAXXTM filters. Imperial Systems’ dust collector filters are very durable and they are lasting much longer for us. My expectations were exceeded and you can count on us to be a returning customer.”

The advantages of DeltaMAXX’s industrial dust collector cartridge filters seem endless because of their many benefits. Aside from Nanofiber technology, DeltaMAXX provides:

• MERV15 filtration, the best in the industry
• Reduced operational costs
• Low operational mass emissions
• Less pulse cleaning
• Best surface loading technology
• Highest quality of pleated media

Along with these benefits, you also receive the highest quality service with Imperial Systems. Our goal is to form a relationship with our clients, not only giving them the highest quality product, but meaningful service, always looking out for the client’s best interest.

In Conclusion

At Imperial Systems, we hope to keep you informed and aware of the dangers of the production and processing industries. Our staff of problem solvers are here to help you anytime, anywhere. We serve all of North America, including the United States and Canada.

For more information on how Imperial Systems can serve you with the top industrial dust collection filters and systems in the nation, give us a call at 1-800-918-3013.